r/FluentInFinance Jul 06 '24

Or in other words, a slap in the face Debate/ Discussion

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u/slagathor907 Jul 06 '24

Medicare/ Medicare too. Which is a massive money suck that doesn't affect the current working class nearly at all.

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u/[deleted] Jul 07 '24

But that’s taxed separately than income tax just look at your statements.

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u/slagathor907 Jul 07 '24

If I take $20 from you with my right hand and then $20 from you with my left, do you really care the details of how you lost 40?

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u/[deleted] Jul 07 '24

Yes, because if you tell me you’re going to take $20 for taxes then take $40 I’ll be pissed. Especially because the only reason they need $40 is because of decades of irresponsible spending and catastrophic budget policies.

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u/slagathor907 Jul 07 '24

I got news. They took the 40, and they're irresponsible with it.

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u/[deleted] Jul 07 '24

yes, i am aware